The Nigerian Government says it will explore all available legal options in the case against detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.
This follows Thursday’s Court of Appeal judgement that struck out the seven-count charge of terrorism and treasonable felony against him.
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A statement from the Office of the the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Umar Gwandu confirmed the news of the judgement but insists that Kanu was not acquitted of charges against him. The statement reads, “For the avoidance of doubt and by the verdict of the Court, Kanu was only discharged and not acquitted.
“Consequently, the appropriate legal options before the authorities will be exploited and communicated accordingly to the public”. It further added that the decision of the Court of Appeal was on a single issue that borders on rendition.
“Let it be made clear to the general public that other issues that predate rendition on the basis of which Kanu jumped bail remain valid issues for judicial determination.
“The Federal Government will consider all available options open to us on the judgement on rendition while pursuing determination of pre-rendition issues”
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
